AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Bournemouth takes on Nottingham Forest at the Vitality Stadium this Saturday, January 25th, at 8:30 p.m. IST. Both teams are firing on all cylinders, full of confidence and looking to assert their authority. 

Both teams arrive in top form, with Bournemouth riding a 10-match unbeaten streak, fresh off a dominant 4-1 win over Newcastle United. Not to be outdone, Nottingham Forest is on a 9-game unbeaten run, having edged past Southampton 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. 

Current Standings: With 37 points from 22  games, Bournemouth are currently placed 7th in the points table, while Nottingham find themselves much higher in the table at 3rd position with 44 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In their rare encounters, these two teams have only met five times, but Bournemouth has managed to come out on top twice, leaving Nottingham with three draws.

TEAMS PREVIEW

AFC Bournemouth Preview

The season gets better and better for the Cherries. In their recent trip to St. James Park, they were tasked with taming the Newcastle side that was on a nine match unbeaten run. Guess what, the Cherries destroyed Magpies 4-2 and put an end to that streak without any fuss. Now in their path stands yet another formidable side riding a streak of success, eager to extend their dominance.

Fresh off a dazzling hat-trick in his last outing, Justin Kluivert is the Cherries’ star to watch in the upcoming clash.Not only did he bag a brilliant hat-trick, but Kluivert also provided an assist for Kerkez’s fourth goal, taking his season tally to 10 and cementing his place as the Cherries’ top scorer this season. Hence, the Cherries will be counting on something special from Kluivert this Saturday to crack Forest’s solid defense.

Team News 

Bournemouth are grappling with a lengthy injury list, missing key players like Adam Smith, Alex Scott, Enes Unal, Evanilson, Julian Araujo, Luis Sinisterra, Marcos Senesi, and Marcus Tavernier.

AFC Bournemouth Probable Starting Lineup -  Kepa (GK) ; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo, Ouattara

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

After surviving a tense late push from Southampton, the Tricky Trees find themselves mirroring Leicester’s 2015/16 campaign once again.Much like Ranieri’s side in 2015/16, Forest are thriving with new heroes stepping up every few weeks. Murillo, Chris Wood, and Callum Hudson-Odoi have all had their moments, but now it’s Elliot Anderson’s time to shine. His brilliant opener and dynamic midfield play drove Forest forward with purpose and flair.

Unlike many top Premier League sides, Nottingham Forest are thriving without dominating possession. Even against lowly Southampton, they had just 44% possession and averaged a league-low 39.2% this season. Their secret? Forest excel at winning the ball in deeper areas, minimizing transitional risks while unleashing their devastating counterattacks.

Team News 

Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt for Forest after being forced off in last week’s win over Southampton, while midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is confirmed to miss out.

Nottingham Forest Probable Starting Lineup -  Sels (GK) ; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Yates; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Anderson, Wood

AFC BOURNEMOUTH vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning Prediction

These two teams have a brief history in the Premier League, and clearly Bournemouth have had the better of Nottingham Forest. In the recent clash between the teams, the result ended in a 1-1 stalemate. 

Interestingly, three of the last five matches between these teams have ended with that 1-1 scoreline. Given their current situations, both teams might adopt a cautious approach, content to share the points rather than risk losing at this critical stage of the league. The betting odds reflect the tight nature of this clash, with Nottingham Forest narrowly favored at 2.09, compared to Bournemouth’s 3.45, and a draw sitting at 3.70—too close to call for most experts.

We predict a Draw (1-1)

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